Boss Audio Systems 765DBI User manual

This radio is equipped with the most advanced "TOUCH SENSE PANEL", so that it is
easy and convenient to use while driving.
Tips; Here are some tips to show you how easy it is to use this touch sense panel:
Tips
Using a very light touch on the radio panel will activate that feature. You will not need to
"PRESS" hard on the panel to make this radio change features.
The power button along with some of the buttons that have dual functions, will need to be
"TOUCHED" from 2 to 3 seconds to make the change.
The best area to "TOUCH" on the panel to make it activate is the illuminated or lighted area. For
example, just touch for 2 to 3 seconds the illuminated power symbol and the unit will turn on or
off.

1. INSTALLATION
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all
connected up properly and the unit and system work properly.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of
unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other
modifications of the vehicle.
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if
there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.
If installation angle exceeds 30°from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum
performance.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct
sunlight, or from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive
vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be property installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN
Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,
refer to the following illustrated installation methods A and B.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting the half sleeve into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (4x12mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to secure
the back of the unit in place. The strap can
be bent by hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
1
7
4
23
5
6
182
53
12
3
2

DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the
screws at 2 places on each side.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket.
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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2
4
3
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a. Frame
b. Insert fingers into the groove in the
front of frame and pull out to remove
the frame. (When re-attaching the
frame, point the side with a groove
down wards and attach it.)
c. Insert the levers supplied with the
unit into the grooves at both sides of
the unit as shown in figure until they
click. Pulling the levers makes it
possible to remove the unit from the
dashboard.
Trim Plate Installation:
Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted.
You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.
Removing the unit
a
b
c
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2. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
1. Turn the power off
2. Press the D.C.P. release button
3. Remove the D.C.P.
PANEL RELEASE
BUTTON
B
A
2
Attaching the DCP
CAUTION
1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with
point B on the main unit touching point A on the
D.C.P. (As shown on the diagram).
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main
unit until a “click” sound is heard.
DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it.
The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not
to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To
prevent damage to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after detaching it.
The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to
damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft,
dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked
in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the
back of the D.C.P.
Socket
RESETTING THE UNIT:
After releasing the front panel, use a pencil or any non-metalic object to press & hold the
reset button for five seconds to reset the unit.
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Reset

3. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)
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FUSE
L-CH
(See Figure 2)
R-CH
L-CH
R-CH
ISO
CONNECTOR
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
(See Figure 1)
PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK
PIN(B1) VIOLET
PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK
PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK
PIN(B3) GREY
PIN(A4) YELLOW
PIN(A7) RED PIN(A5) BLUE PIN(A8) BLACK
PIN(B7) GREEN
PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK
PIN(B5) WHITE
ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN
FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL
1 2
3 4
7
5 6
87
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
Figure 2
CONNECTOR B CONNECTOR A
ANTENNA
JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
SUB WOOFER
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
WHITE
BLUE
Subwoofer Amp
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
B2 VIOLET/BLACK
GREEN/BLACK
GREY/BLACK
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREY
WHITE
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8 LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART
WIRE COLOR
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
VIOLET
PIN
A4
A5
A7
A8
B1
FUNCTION/LABEL
POWER ANTENNA/REMOTE TURN ON
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
IGNITION(ACC)
GROUND
BLUE
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS
FUNCTION/LABEL
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
18 RED
17 WHITE
16 BLACK
15 YELLOW
20 WHITE
19 BLACK
14 BLUE
CHASSIS GROUND
1 GREY/BLACK
7 GREEN/BLACK
4 VIOLET/BLACK
12 WHITE/BLACK
8 RED
6 GREEN
2 GREY
3 VIOLET
11 WHITE
10 RED
9 BLACK
5
13
IGNITION(ACC)
WIRE COLOR
PIN
POWER ANTENNA/REMOTE TURN ON
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS

4. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
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OPERATIONS:
Mute Power
Panel release button
Audio
Menu Enter
Mode
Encod er Volume
Band Fi le/Fo lde r
Search
Sub- W AF
TA
PTY
Copy
ix-Bass
PS AS ID3
iPod
informati on
iPod
Search
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Pause
/Play
Pause
/Play
Intro Folder
Intro
Repeat Folder
Repeat
Repeat Album
Repeat
Random
Fol der
Rando m
Shuffle
Album
Shuffle
Folder
Down
Folder
Up
Display
Seek Up
Track/File
Up
Fast
Forward
Tune Up
Seek
Down
Tune
Down
Track/File
Down
Fast
Backwa rd
USB Cover / Socket
File
Erase
iPod
KEY
SYSTEM TUNER MP3/WMA BLUETOOTH
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
3
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Phone
Answer Dial
Call
Transfer
Clear
File Up Fast
Forward
Fast
Backwa rd
File Down
Dial
22 System
Menu
3.5mm AUX In jack
36
4
822
13
21 20
11
18
5
119
7
10 92
12 14 15 16 17

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INSTALLING iPod INTO THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING
5. iPod OPERATION
Always follow the below steps to install the iPod into the docking station. Incorrect or improper
installation may cause permanent damage to the docking or the iPod unit.
Press down
Never pull out this stick unless
docking is completely release out.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Press down the button as indicated
below to unlock the iPod docking.
Pull out
Pull out the iPod docking
as shown below.
Pull out this stick
Pull out the iPod connector
as indicated below.
Once the stick is
Push inwards
Push the stick & the connected iPod
inwards until it stops.
Push the docking back
into the Cabinent
Push the iPod docking inwards into
the unit’s cabinent until a click sound
is heard.
Press toward this
lock switch
completely pulled out,
user should see the
iPod connector,
and user can
connect
the iPod
to the
connector
as shown in this step.
Press on these buttons
on both sides as
Press down this button
indicated below to unlock
the iPod holder.
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Press towards the iPod unit to hold the
Press the iPod holder on both sides
to hold the iPod firmly in place.
iPod unit firmly in place

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REMOVE iPod FROM THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING
To take out the iPod from the docking station, user can first detach the front panel, and repeat step
1 to step 8 to take out the iPod & return the iPod docking inside the unit’s cabinent.
Step 4
Step 3
Step 2 Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Press down this button
Push the docking back
to Cabinent
Never pull out this stick unless
docking is release out.
Step 1 Step 5
Press down
Press the button as indicated below
to unlock the iPod docking.
Pull out
Pull out the iPod docking
as shown below.
Press on these buttons
on both sides as
indicated below to unlock
the iPod holder.
Pull out this stick
Pull out the iPod connected
as indicated below
by pulling out the stick.
Press toward this
lock switch
connected iPod is completely
out, user should push on
the locking buttons
on the both sides
of the iPod
connector to
release the
iPod as
indicated in the
picture, and remove the iPod unit.
Once the stick with the
Push inwards
Once the iPod unit is remove,
push the stick backward
into the iPod docking
station until it stops.
Push on the iPod holders on both
sides until they stop.
Push the iPod docking inwards into
the unit’s cabinent until a click sound
is heard.
Press towards the iPod unit to hold the
iPod unit firmly in place

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This unit is equipped with iPod Ready function which allow end user to have direct control of the
iPod on the front panel control button and display iPod song information on the unit's LCD display.
Please read below for more details operation.
iPod Compatibility Chart
This unit is support following iPod version
iPod 1G Not Supported
iPod 2G Not Supported
iPod 3G Supported
iPod Mini Supported
iPod 4G Supported
iPod Photo Supported
iPod Nano Supported
iPod 5G(Video) Supported
iPod Touch Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPod Classic All version
This unit is NOT ABLE to playback any VIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which contained in the iPod
Video.
Turning iPod Power On and Off
The iPod power turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to the 30 Pin Connector and as
long as the vehicle's ignition is turned ON. The iPod power can be turned OFF by removing the
iPod from the 30 Pin Connector or if the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF. Under this condition the
iPod will go into pause mode and goes into sleep mode about 2 minutes later.
While the iPod is connected, the power cannot be turned on or off from the iPod itself.
“ ” to disconnect will be shown in the iPod's display while it is connected to the unit .
Tips
iPod Battery Charging
While connected to the unit, the iPod will automatically start re-charging as long as the vehicle's
ignition key is turn to ACC or ON.
Switch to iPod Mode
When the Head unit is power on and iPod is connected to the 30 pin connector, press the mode
button to change to iPod mode and the unit will display for a while then starts
the music files contained in the iPod and the playback will automatically start.
Press Mode button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back to iPod mode.
.
OK to disconnect
Audio Video File
iPod information Display on the Head Unit LCD
This unit can display the Song, Artist, Album name and Elapsed time on the LCD display, these
information can be displayed by pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly while a iPod Song file is
playing.
Searching a Desire Song
Under iPod playback mode, press BAND to enter into the iPod Searching Mode. Pressing BAND
button repeatedly to accesses the different searching methods as below :
iPod FULL CONTROL / OPERATION